Format:
1 online resource (240 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9781472423214
,
9781472423221
Content:
This book provides an overview of intermodal transport and logistics including the policy background, emerging industry trends and academic approaches. Establishing the three key features of intermodal transport geography as intermodal terminals, inland logistics and hinterland corridors, Jason Monios takes an institutional approach to understanding the difficulties of successful intermodal transport and logistics. Key areas of investigation include the policy and planning background, the roles of public and private stakeholders and the identification of emerging strategy conflicts
Note:
Cover -- Contents -- List of Figures and Maps -- List of Tables -- Note on the Author -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Geography of Intermodal Transport and Logistics -- 3 The Role of Institutions in Intermodal Transport and Logistics -- 4 Case Study (Europe): Intermodal Terminals -- 5 Case Study (UK): Intermodal Logistics -- 6 Case Study (USA): Intermodal Corridor -- 7 Institutional Challenges to Intermodal Transport and Logistics -- 8 Institutional Adaptation and the Future of Intermodal Transport and Logistics -- References -- Index
Additional Edition:
Print version Monios, Jason Institutional Challenges to Intermodal Transport and Logistics Oxford : Taylor & Francis Group,c2014 ISBN 9781472423214
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
URL:
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